Both epithelial cells and mesenchymal stem cell-derived chondrocytes contribute to the survival of tissue-engineered airway transplants in pigs
Both epithelial cells and mesenchymal stem cell-derived chondrocytes contribute to the survival of tissue-engineered airway transplants in pigs
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.002
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发表时间:
2010-02-01
影响因子:
6
通讯作者:
Macchiarini, Paolo
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作者:
Go, Tetsuhiko;Jungebluth, Philipp;Macchiarini, Paolo
Objective: We sought to determine the relative contributions of epithelial cells and mesenchymal stem cell-derived chondrocytes to the survival of tissue-engineered airway transplants in pigs.Methods: Nonimmunogenic tracheal matrices were obtained by using a detergent-enzymatic method. Major histocompatibility complex-unmatched animals (weighing 65 +/- 4 kg) were divided into 4 groups (each n = 5), and 6 cm of their tracheas were orthotopically replaced with decellularized matrix only (group I), decellularized matrix with autologous mesenchymal stem cell-derived chondrocytes externally (group II), decellularized matrix with autologous epithelial cells internally (group III), or decellularized matrix with both cell types (group IV). Autologous cells were recovered, cultured, and expanded. Mesenchymal stem cells were differentiated into chondrocytes by using growth factors. Both cell types were seeded simultaneously with a dual-chamber bioreactor. Animals were not immunosuppressed during the entire study. Biopsy specimens and blood samples were taken from recipients continuously, and animals were observed for a maximum of 60 days.Results: Matrices were completely covered with both cell types within 72 hours. Survival of the pigs was significantly affected by group (P